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    #11
    Thatcher

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    "it's people like Jim, Jim MacDonald, who keep me going,"

    tulip in your flowerbed

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      #12
      Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
      Why are folks economies like Germany that don't chase 3% growth figures enjoying a better standard of living, better wages for skilled professions, just better?

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      France (69.0), Germany (77.1) and Switzerland (80.6) are all below us (i.e. more unequal societies).

      UK (67.7)

      Just better but more unequal, perhaps the UK values equality more than Germany, etc?

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        #13
        Originally posted by Mulder View Post
        France (69.0), Germany (77.1) and Switzerland (80.6) are all below us (i.e. more unequal societies).

        UK (67.7)

        Just better but more unequal, perhaps the UK values equality more than Germany, etc?
        What are those numbers?

        The UK gap between rich and poor is worse in Germany. Hard to believe.
        "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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          #14
          Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
          Why are folks economies like Germany that don't chase 3% growth figures enjoying a better standard of living, better wages for skilled professions, just better?

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          How many other economies are part of a currency union with neighbours that weaken that currency to their advantage?

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            #15
            Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
            What are those numbers?

            The UK gap between rich and poor is worse in Germany. Hard to believe.
            Can we have a vip round for Herr PooperScooter bitte?
            Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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              #16
              Originally posted by CheeseSlice View Post
              How many other economies are part of a currency union with neighbours that weaken that currency to their advantage?
              You've summed up perfectly what it means to be living in Scotland and why I had to get out.
              "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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                #17
                Originally posted by CheeseSlice View Post
                How many other economies are part of a currency union with neighbours that weaken that currency to their advantage?
                Nigel, that you?
                Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by CheeseSlice View Post
                  How many other economies are part of a currency union with neighbours that weaken that currency to their advantage?
                  Also I imagine Germany is still absorbing East Germany.
                  Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ here

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
                    Why are folks economies like Germany that don't chase 3% growth figures enjoying a better standard of living, better wages for skilled professions, just better?

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                    Are you kidding me? Wages in Germany are crap.
                    <Insert idea here> will never be adopted because the politicians are in the pockets of the banks!

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by petergriffin View Post
                      Are you kidding me? Wages in Germany are crap.
                      Not really true when considered relative to cost of living and especially accommodation costs. The overall standard of living is pretty good.
                      While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'

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